NYC Gazette

Hakeem Jeffries, currently a U.S. Congress member representing New York’s 8th District, shared his views on Twitter regarding recent political developments and their implications. The tweets reflect his stance on certain influential figures and policies, alongside broader considerations of democracy and economic conditions.

On April 2, 2025, Jeffries criticized attempts by billionaire Elon Musk to influence judicial elections by stating, "Elon Musk spent millions in a failed scheme to buy a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat. Voters decisively rejected Donald Trump, Musk and the rapidly deteriorating Republican brand. Back up off the American people."

Later the same day, on April 2, 2025, Jeffries reinforced his support for the integrity of democratic processes, expressing that "Our democracy is not for sale. #Wisconsin". He emphasized the importance of safeguarding the democratic system from financial influence.

On April 3, 2025, he commented on the impact of specific economic policies, particularly criticizing the Trump-era tariffs by stating, "The Trump Tariffs are raising costs and making life less affordable. This is not liberation day. It’s recession day in America." Jeffries highlighted the tariffs' economic repercussions on the affordability of life for Americans.